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    Piano

    Is there a community piano that cadets are allowed to play? Thanks.
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    Math competitions

    I was very intrigued reading about the history of a USMA/Harvard Math Competition on the West Point website. Does anyone know if there are any math competition opportunities for cadets? And if so, are they available to students outside of math majors? Thanks in advance.
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    Glasses/contacts

    I sometimes wear glasses or a contact in one eye but not very often. On my vision section of DODMERB's, the optometrist specified no glasses/contacts. Am I allowed to have contacts mailed to me after beast, and is there an eye doctor that'll be accessible in case I need any new prescription...
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    Validating courses

    What is everyone's take on validating college courses? I'm entering with an Associate's in Engineering and would like to validate as many as I can; however, I've been told that it is a poor idea. I've heard that I will likely just end up in Jedi/advanced placement courses and will have a...
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    DD Form 4 (Enlistment/Reenlistment Document)

    I am in the National Guard and appointed to the c/o 2024, and I am working on my paperwork for a conditional release/service exemption from my current contract. I need to fill out a DD Form 4, but my unit is unfamiliar with this as they have never dealt with my situation. Additionally, my FFR...
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    West Point to Ranger School

    Hello all. I am an appointed CC to the c/o 2024 and am very interested in branching infantry. Does anyone know how well West Point prepares cadets for Ranger School, and is there anything in particular I should focus on during my time there? Thanks in advance.
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    DD93 and SGLI

    According to the "Instructions for Applicants Offered Admission," incoming cadet candidates are to hand carry the DD93 and SGLI forms on R-day. The forms have a box entitled "date signed" which is auto-filled with 6/29/2020 (R-day). Should I wait to sign these, or does it not matter? Thanks...
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    Double major

    Can you double major if you validate enough courses? I'd like to major in both Mechanical Engineering (or something similar like systems engineering) and a foreign language. Any insight is appreciated.
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    Nominee Reception

    I've been invited to a reception for my MOC's nominee's. Has anyone been to one, and if so, can you explain what it's like? Thanks in advance.
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    USMA visit

    Is there any sort of "orientation" for new incoming cadets? If not, any suggestions for what to do and see on a visit?
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    Clubs occupying breaks

    Does anyone know what clubs at West Point require you to give up your winter, spring, and summer breaks? Thanks in advance.
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    Validating college courses

    I have been appointed to the USMA c/o 2024. I am entering with an Associates in Engineering Science and have taken over twenty college classes since high school plus a few AP's back in high school. Can anyone fill me in on the process of validating courses? Thanks in advance.
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    Clubs and competitive sports

    Can anyone tell me about some of the clubs and sports that you or your DD/DS participated in? I am interested in many, a few include marathon team, drill team, parachute team. What is the process like applying to be a part of these clubs? How much time did you or your cadet spend with this...
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    How long did you wait between 3Q and notification of decision?

    I am a Soldier applicant and just became DODMERB qualified about a week ago. What is the earliest candidates start receiving offers? (This answer is likely different for prior enlisted since we can become 3Q sooner due to the commander nomination). Also, what method notified you first between...
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    Enlisted to West Point

    I am looking for some insight from Soldier applicants who gained direct admission to USMA. Some background: I had an unimpressive ACT score (28), HS GPA and class rank (3.4, probably around the 50 percentile class rank). Enlisted in the Army NG, flipped the switch and started crushing my...
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